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The recommendations made by the Economic Strategy Review touched on stronger support for workers, and the authorities are looking at whether “we can go above 90 per cent”.

Unions, employers to be consulted on legislating retrenchment benefits: MOS Dinesh

During a Workers’ Party motion on the future of economy Singapore in Parliament, Minister of State for Manpower Dinesh Vasu Dash said trade unions and employers will be consulted on retrenchment benef...

The changes were proposed by Leader of the House Indranee Rajah in a parliamentary motion on Aug 4, based on recommendations in a report submitted to Parliament in July.

Parliament Staff to get up to nine per cent pay rise

Vocalist Sushma Soma performing a Karnatik ode to Singapore as performers from Soka Gakkai Singapore emerge with marine animal puppets during Chapter 3 of NDP Preview 1 at the National Stadium on July 25, 2026.

A Maturing Red Dot, United by Love for Home

Pay rise is driven by staff turnover

Parliament Staff to get up to 9% Pay Rise

A driver using her handphone while driving along Selegie Road.

Parliament Debate: MPs Propose Changes to Demerit Point System to Reward Good Drivers

Labour chief Ng Chee Meng was appointed Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office at the recent Cabinet reshuffle.

Ng Chee Meng Moves to Faishal’s Seat in Front Bench as Parliament Adjusts Seating Plan

Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs and Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Home Affairs, Assoc Prof Dr Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim (in White and Purple Polo shirt) at a Jamiyah Singapore Qurban meat distribution session held in Eunos to residents and beneficiaries on 5 July 2026.

Op-ed: Sad Phase for Singapore Politics

Ms Uma is also appointed as Assistant Whip in the government of new Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Tamil Lady Appointed as Junior Minister in British Cabinet

Police personnel baton-charge to disperse activists and supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) during the protest

India’s ‘Cockroach’ Protest Turns Violent as Police Stop Frustrated Youth Marching to Parliament

Assoc Prof Dr Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim (in White and Purple Polo shirt) was popular on the ground

Faishal’s Resignation Could Hasten Cabinet Reshuffle, Reaffirms PAP’s High Standards: Analysts

Minister Faishal resigns from political office.

Faishal Ibrahim Resigns Over Online Messages with a Female Member of the Public

Report was submitted to Parliament

Public Accounts Watchdog Flags Lapses by Government Agencies Over Management of Contracts, Revenue

The Parliamentary sitting lasted for approximately nine hours.

Parliamentary Round-Up: Mobile Phone Fines to the Future of Transport

Leader of the House Indranee Rajah addressed the conduct of the two WP leaders in relation to former WP MP Raeesah Khan’s lying case in a ministerial statement on July 7.

No Further Action to be Taken Against WP’s Sylvia Lim, Faisal Manap as Time Limit Has Lapsed: Indranee

On July 7, MHA tabled the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill.

Jail, Fine for Those Caught Holding a Phone While Driving on Singapore Roads Under Proposed Law

People march during a protest against the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, and against conflict in Lebanon and Gaza, in New York City, U.S., April 8, 2026.

The Editor’s Beat: Holding Our Ground, Strengthening Our Resolve

The Indian Engagement and Development Initiative (INEI), signals a community-led effort to build strong networks and foster a more confident, future-facing Singaporean Indian identity over the next five years.

Indian Engagement and Development Initiative (INEI): New Committee to Take Indian Community Forward

The Little India Citizen Engagement Project is an effort to document the stories of heritage businesses within the precinct.

Little India Citizen Engagement Project Aims to Preserve Little India’s Legacy and Heritage Businesses

Entrance of the office of the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament House.

The Editor’s Beat: Why the Leader of the Opposition Position Matters

(Top row, from left) Mr Azhar Othman, Associate Professor Kenneth Goh Toh Chuan and Dr Haresh Singaraju. (Middle row, from left) Associate Professor Terence Ho Wai Luen, Ms Kuah Boon Theng and Mr Mark Lee Kean Phi. (Bottom row, from left) Dr Neo Kok Beng, Professor Kenneth Poon Kin Loong and Mr Sanjeev Kumar Tiwari.

New Batch of Nominated MPs to Raise Range of Issues at Parliament

There can be up to nine NMPs for each term, which lasts 2½ years.

Dr Haresh and Sanjeev Kumar Among 9 Nominated MPs to be Appointed to Parliament

For the October sitting, MPs have filed 117 questions for the relevant ministries to answer in Parliament during the 90 minutes set aside each session for question time.

Shanmugam to Deliver Ministerial Statement on Race and Religion in Parliament on Oct 14

Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said Singapore has consistently affirmed the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination and their own state.

Singapore Will Reconsider Position on Palestine if Situation Deteriorates; to Impose Targeted Sanctions

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam speaking at the opening of Singapore’s 15th Parliament on Sept 5.

Keep Social Mobility Alive, Maintain Unity in Singapore: President Tharman

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